Illinois company acquires Kenosha prosthetics firm

Scheck & Siress of Oak Brook, Ill., announced last week the acquisition of Reichert Prosthetics & Orthotics of Kenosha.

RPO has been owned and led by Doug Reichert since 2012, although Reichert has been offering prosthetic care since 1993. RPO has locations in Kenosha, Racine and Gurnee, Ill.

“We are excited to be partnering with the Scheck & Siress family, a well-established and reputable orthotics and prosthetics provider that is known for both quality and patient-centric care,” Doug Reichert said in a statement.

“Having Scheck & Siress take the lead of RPO ensures the continuation of best personalized and individualized care for our patients going forward, a philosophy that has allowed RPO to be successful over the years.”

“This is a wonderful opportunity to grow our presence into Wisconsin with the right partner and aligns with our strategic belief that health care is a regionally delivered service,” said Michael Oros, Scheck & Siress’ president and chief executive officer.

Scheck & Siress has 20 patient care facilities and more than 55 American Board Certified practitioners, serving customers with orthotic and prosthetic care throughout the Chicago area, northwest Indiana and southeasterrn Wisconsin.